Parents need to know that while many episodes of this extremely popular talk show are upbeat and light, some deal with very mature themes -- including sexual assault, domestic violence, and child molestation. Many of these stories are offered within a context of survival and enlightenment. Special-event episodes feature Oprah giving away lots of brand-name stuff, and it's a guarantee that if she likes something, it will sell like hotcakes. Many regular guests, like Dr. Phil McGraw, end up getting their own shows and/or publishing books. The language is pretty mild overall, but words like "hell" and "damn" are sometimes audible.

Episode 936:

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Episode 935:

All New! Oprah's Earth Day Mom Swap: An Eye-Opening Intervention

In honor of Earth Day, a "green" mom switches families with an admittedly wasteful one to see how the other side lives; makers of Oscar-winning documentary "The Cove" share how they risked their lives to expose a deadly secret.

Episode 921:

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Episode 920:

Janet Jackson & Tyler Perry

Singer Janet Jackson discusses the death of her brother Michael, the charges against Dr. Conrad Murray and how Michael's children are coping with the loss of their father; director Tyler Perry ("Why Did I Get Married Too").

Best of Oprah: American Idol's Ryan Seacrest & Super Chef Jamie Oliver Team Up

Episode 917:

Best of Oprah: Celebs Dig Up Their Family Secrets

Actresses Lisa Kudrow and Brooke Shields and football legend Emmitt Smith trace their family histories; Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. reveals the outcome of the "beer summit" with Officer Crowley and President Obama.

Episode 891:

02/01/10

Episode 890:

01/29/10

All New! In honor of Oprah's birthday, the audience is full of people of all ages who are celebrating their birthdays with her; Oprah talks to Jason Reitman, director of the Golden Globe-winning film "Up in the Air."

Episode 868:

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Episode 867:

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Episode 866:

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Episode 865:

12/11/09

A sneak preview of Oprah's primetime special, "Christmas at the White House"; fans around the world discuss the premiere of "Michael Jackson's This Is It"; winners from "The Price Is Right," "Deal or No Deal," and Publishers Clearing House.

Episode 859:

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Episode 858:

11/24/09

Oprah teams up with People magazine to salute 2009's most extraordinary people including airline pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, a group of cheerleaders, hard-working mail carriers, and soldiers who recently returned from Iraq.

Episode 847:

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Episode 846:

11/06/09

Oprah reveals the results of the karaoke contest; actress Mo'Nique ("Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire"); journalist Anderson Cooper discusses the book "Say You're One of Them" by Uwem Akpan.

Episode 718:

Best Life Week

Episode 718:

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Episode 717:

Cristina Ferrare.

Viewers reveal creative ways to spend less over the holidays; author Cristina Ferrare provides step-by-step recipes for turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie; Oprah unveils a special gift that does not cost a thing.

Episode 576:

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Episode 575:

11/29/07

Episode 575:

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Episode 574:

Best Of Oprah: The Woman Who Lost 530 Pounds

Best of Oprah: Jaw-dropping weight loss stories, including a guest who once tipped the scales at 703 pounds. Tune in for our "hall of fame" weight loss stories that will get you motivated and off the couch!